2027 BaconFest Dates Released
The dates for the 2027 Kingaroy BaconFest festival have been released!
Dirt Bike Rider Dies
A 64-year-old Jandowae man has died after crashing while riding a dirt bike on a private property west of Kumbia on Sunday evening.
Petition Seeks Reward
North Queensland MP Rob Katter has sponsored an official e-Petition to State Parliament seeking a reward for information in regards to the disappearance of Jack McLennan in 2024.
Two Airlifted After Truck Crash
Two people were airlifted to hospital after a truck crash on the Burnett Highway near Glan Devon on Saturday morning.
Regional Tech Hub Closes
The Regional Tech Hub – which provided free and independent phone and internet advice to rural and remote residents – will wind up at the end of August.
Feedback Sought On Draft Plan
A pop-up session will be held on August 21 to allow residents to comment on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan.
Proston Goes To Parliament
DEB’S DIARY
It was a pleasure to recently welcome students and staff from Proston State School to Queensland Parliament House.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its first meeting of the new racing year at Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
Toni Connects Family With Art
Here’s a positive message for all the high school art teachers out there … you may never know the future talents you’re nurturing!
Singing, Dancing … And Lots Of Fun!
Every Wednesday morning for about the past six months, up to 30 people gather in Kingaroy to sing, dance, play music, jump about … and basically have fun.
Bird Flu: Magpie Tests Positive
There have now been 123 confirmed or presumed positive detections of H5 bird flu in Australia.
Ride 4 Relay Plans Grand Finale
More than 20 cyclists will be hitting the road soon to take part in the very last Ride 4 Relay fundraiser for South Burnett Relay For Life.
MP Welcomes New Tick Measures
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed new measures by the State Government which aim to strengthen cattle tick management and support local producers.
Council Announces Art Winners
South Burnett Regional Council has announced the winner and runner-up of its Multicultural Art Competition.
New Dates For Retrial
Dates for a retrial for Judith Ann Schulz, charged with stalking a former councillor, have now been set for 2027.
Aged Care Day Centre To Close
South Burnett Care plans to consult with the Yarraman community following a decision to close its Aged Care Day Centre in Douglas Street.
Future ‘Green’ Dollars For Council
South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a policy which should ensure that hundreds of thousands of dollars from future renewable energy developments will flow into Council coffers and the local community for the whole life of projects.
Nats Vow Again To Scrap Net Zero
Nationals Leader Senator Matt Canavan has again emphasised the Coalition would scrap net zero and “drill baby drill” following a visit to the New Acland Coal mine last week.
Don’t Wait For Census Night
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has reminded residents they can complete their 2026 Census as soon as they receive their instructions … they don’t have to wait until Census night on August 11.
Judge To Be Sworn In As Governor
Queensland’s 28th Governor will be Queensland Appeal Court judge, Justice Thomas Bradley.
